MYP1, session 3 Teacher:Veronica Mendoza Date:January 18th. 2011 Objective:To analyze the Technology Rubrics we will use to assess the next project Activities: 1. Warm up activity: a. Technology news (video) 2. Design Cycle activity: Getting ready for the next project a. Rubric analysis
ii. Open Ms. Veronica wiki-tech (page Term2, session2) and download the file �Technology rubric�
iii. Open the file and read, analyze and summarize each criteria inside*
iv. Save your work in a document called �rubric_name.docx� (rubric_Veronica.docx)
v. Upload the file in your wiki-tech
*You should respond to the next question: what do I need to do in order to be successful in each stage of the Design Cycle?
Homework: If you do not finish with the class activity please consider it as homework. Due: January 20th, 2011
VIDEO : "Technology in action"
"YouTube - NEW Surfboard Technology with Foilz Hydrofoil Surfing Fin Design.mp4." YouTube - Broadcast Yourself. Web. 18 Jan. 2011. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8xuSg4ht4dw. MYP1, session 4 Teacher:Veronica Mendoza Date:January 20th. 2011 Objective:To recognize reliable sources of information Activities: 1. What did we learn in the last session (Technology rubric) 2. Warm up activity: a. Technology news (video) 3. How do we know information is true?
Introduction. How do we know information is true? Doing research is a very important part of the Investigation stage when using the Design cycle but, how do you know the information you find is actually true?Where do you go to find information?
There are several ways to do research. 1. Look in a book or reference publication (Encyclopedia, dictionary, etc) 2. Interview someone 3. Experience it and try it yourself 4. Go online to the internet
Most of you are used to finding information by doing #4, searching the Internet. The Internet is something you use frequently and also happens to be a place where there is a lot of information to access within seconds. There are millions of websites each containing a lot of information.
But do you believe everything you read?
TIPS TO FIND RELIABLE SOURCES OF INFORMATION Investigate the source to make sure it is valid and reliable: Take few minutes to ask, "What source or what kind of source would be the most credible for providing information in this particular case?" Which sources are likely to be fair, objective, lacking hidden motives, showing quality control? It is important to keep these considerations in mind, so that you will not simply take the opinion of the first source or two you can locate. By thinking about these issues while searching, you will be able to identify suspicious or questionable sources more readily. With so many sources to choose from in a typical search, there is no reason to settle for unreliable material. � Try to select sources that offer as much of the following information as possible: o Author's Name o Author's Title or Position o Author's Organizational Affiliation o Date of Page Creation or Version o Author's Contact Information
� Look for credentials of the author o Verify educational credits o Discover if the writer is either published in a scholarly journal o Verify that the writer is employed by a research institution or university � If the information is linked to an organization, try to determine the reliability of the sponsoring organization. o .edu and .gov probably reliable sources of information but be aware of political bias o .org can be very good sources or very poor sources, so you'll have to take care to research their possible agendas or political biases, if they exist. � Look for reputable journals or magazines that contain a bibliography for every article.
1. Photos or Fauxtos? Can you tell which ones are fake and which are real?
ACTIVITY
Check out the websites/photos below. Please look at each one. In the end I would like you to respond the following questions: a) What information did you learn on this website/photo? What is the website's/photo purpose? b) What makes you think it�s real? Explain details! c) What makes you think it is not real? Explain details! d) How could you tell if the information is reliable? Why? Explain details!
1. Keep your answers in a word document called �reliable_sources.docx� 2. Upload this file in your wiki-tech
MYP1, session 5 Teacher:Veronica Mendoza Date:January 25th. 2011 Objective:To understand the meaning and importance of Computer Literacy Activities: 1. Warm up activity: a. Playing and learning the design cycle 2. Technology rubric 3. How are the design Cycle and Technology Rubric connected?
Homework: Essay: What do I do when using the Design Cycle methodology? Due: January 27th, 2011 Bring it to the class!
MYP1, session 6 Teacher:Veronica Mendoza Date:January 27th. 2011 Objective:To understand the meaning of Computer Literacy Activities:
1. Technology news video 2. Previews knowledge a. Technology rubric b. Reliable sources of information 3. Computer literacy a. What is computer literacy? b. Why is computer literacy important? c. Testing computer literacy level?
MYP1, session 12 Teacher:Veronica Mendoza Date:February 17th, 2011 Objective: To recognize the basic internal components in a computer
Activities: Warm up. Internal parts of a computer (VIDEO) Activity1.Answer the following questions: 1. What are the main internal components in a computer? 2. What is a Motherboard and what is its function? 3. What is the CPU and what is its function? 4. What is RAM and what is its function? 5. What is an Audio/Video Card and what is its function? 6. What is the Power Supply and what is its function? 7. What is a Hard Disk and what is its function? 8. What is an Optical Drive and what is its function? Activity2. Create your own computer from recycling materials. Represent the 7 internal components in a computer.
Teacher:Veronica Mendoza Date: March 13th, 2011 Objective: To recognize the basic internal components in a computer
Activities: Verify your computer is complete and very well done Video: Present your computer and explain the internal components in a video
MYP1, session 18
Teacher:Veronica Mendoza Date: March 17th, 2011 Objective: To learn how to use Inks cape Activities: Introduction o What is Inkscape? Inks cape Tutorial 1: Basics
Homework: Download Inks cape in your computer ( Inskcape.org)
Teacher:Veronica Mendoza Date: March 22nd. 2011 Objective: To learn how to use Inks cape Inks cape Tutorial 1: Basics o Read the tutorial and experiment with the different tools.
MYP1, session 20
Teacher:Veronica Mendoza Date: March 24th, 2011 Objective: To learn how to use Inks cape Activities: Complete all the exercises from tutorial 1. Save the file as �name_ex1.svg� (example: veronica_ex1.svg)
Homework: Create your own poster using all the tools learnt in tutorial 1
MYP1, session 21 Teacher:Veronica Mendoza Date: March 29th, 2011 Objective: To improve your computer literacy level when using Inkscape Activities: Complete all the exercises in Tutorial 2
Homework: Complete all the exercises in Tutorial 2. Save the file as "name_ex2.svg" (example: veronica_ex2.svg)
MYP1, session 22
Teacher:Veronica Mendoza Date: March 31st, 2011 Objective: To improve your computer literacy level when using Inkscape Activities: · Complete all the exercises in Tutorial 3: Advanced
Homework: · Complete all the exercises in Tutorial 3. Save the file as “name_ex3.svg” (example: veronica_ex3.svg) Due: April 5th, 2011 MYP1, session 23
Teacher:Veronica Mendoza Date: April, 5th, 2011 Objective: To improve your computer literacy level when using Inkscape Activities: · Complete all the exercises in Tutorial 3: Advanced
Homework: · Complete all the exercises in Tutorial 3. Save the file as “name_ex3.svg” (example: veronica_ex3.svg) Due: April 7th, 2011
MYP1, session 24
Teacher:Veronica Mendoza Date: April, 7th, 2011 Objective: To improve your computer literacy level when using Inkscape Activities: · Complete all the exercises in Tutorial 4: Tracing and tutorial 5: elements of design
Homework: · Complete all the exercises in Tutorial 4 and 5. Save the file as “name_ex4&5.svg” (example: veronica_ex4.svg) Due: April 12th, 2011
MYP1, session 25 Teacher:Veronica Mendoza Date: April, 12th, 2011
Objective: To use appropriate techniques and tools to create a digital poster that represent the meaning of “technology” Activities: 1. Research: Use internet, magazines, books, etc. and look for at least 3 examples of images representing the meaning of technology 2. Design: use paper and pencil to sketch at least 5 different ideas for your own poster 3. Plan: define a “recipe to follow” (a series of detail steps to create your poster); explain the tools you will use in inks cape to create the poster 4. Create: hands on! (please take some pictures during the process) 5. Evaluate: ask your parents if your poster accurately represents the meaning of technology. If not, make the necessary changes. Homework: Continue working with your poster MYP1, session 26
Teacher:Veronica Mendoza Date: April, 14th, 2011 Objective: To use appropriate techniques and tools to create a digital poster that represent the meaning of “technology” Activities: 1. Create: hands on! (please take some pictures during the process) 2. Evaluate: ask your parents if your poster accurately represents the meaning of technology. If not, make the necessary changes.
MYP1, session 1
Teacher: Veronica Mendoza
Date: January 11th. 2011
Objective: to be prepared for an amazing term2
Activities: Warm up: How do I communicate?
Technology news (video)Activity: Applying thinking skills critically and creatively
Homework:
Define strengths, areas to improve and changes for term2
Due: January 14th, 2011FILES:
VIDEOS:
MYP1, session 2
Teacher: Veronica Mendoza
Date: January 13th. 2011
Objective: to reinforce our collaboration and organization skills
Activities:
Technology news (video)Approaches to learning: Organization and Communication skills
Getting ready for our next project FILES:
MYP1, session 3
Teacher: Veronica Mendoza
Date: January 18th. 2011 Objective: To analyze the Technology Rubrics we will use to assess the next project Activities:
1. Warm up activity:
a. Technology news (video)
2. Design Cycle activity: Getting ready for the next project
a. Rubric analysis
ii. Open Ms. Veronica wiki-tech (page Term2, session2) and download the file �Technology rubric�
iii. Open the file and read, analyze and summarize each criteria inside*
iv. Save your work in a document called �rubric_name.docx� (rubric_Veronica.docx)
v. Upload the file in your wiki-tech
*You should respond to the next question: what do I need to do in order to be successful in each stage of the Design Cycle?
Homework:
If you do not finish with the class activity please consider it as homework.
Due: January 20th, 2011
VIDEO :
"Technology in action"
"YouTube - NEW Surfboard Technology with Foilz Hydrofoil Surfing Fin Design.mp4." YouTube - Broadcast Yourself. Web. 18 Jan. 2011. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8xuSg4ht4dw.
MYP1, session 4
Teacher: Veronica Mendoza
Date: January 20th. 2011
Objective: To recognize reliable sources of information
Activities:
1. What did we learn in the last session (Technology rubric)
2. Warm up activity:
a. Technology news (video)
3. How do we know information is true?
Introduction. How do we know information is true?
Doing research is a very important part of the Investigation stage when using the Design cycle but, how do you know the information you find is actually true? Where do you go to find information?
There are several ways to do research.
1. Look in a book or reference publication (Encyclopedia, dictionary, etc)
2. Interview someone
3. Experience it and try it yourself
4. Go online to the internet
Most of you are used to finding information by doing #4, searching the Internet. The Internet is something you use frequently and also happens to be a place where there is a lot of information to access within seconds. There are millions of websites each containing a lot of information.
But do you believe everything you read?
TIPS TO FIND RELIABLE SOURCES OF INFORMATION
Investigate the source to make sure it is valid and reliable: Take few minutes to ask, "What source or what kind of source would be the most credible for providing information in this particular case?" Which sources are likely to be fair, objective, lacking hidden motives, showing quality control? It is important to keep these considerations in mind, so that you will not simply take the opinion of the first source or two you can locate. By thinking about these issues while searching, you will be able to identify suspicious or questionable sources more readily. With so many sources to choose from in a typical search, there is no reason to settle for unreliable material.
� Try to select sources that offer as much of the following information as possible:
o Author's Name
o Author's Title or Position
o Author's Organizational Affiliation
o Date of Page Creation or Version
o Author's Contact Information
� Look for credentials of the author
o Verify educational credits
o Discover if the writer is either published in a scholarly journal
o Verify that the writer is employed by a research institution or university
� If the information is linked to an organization, try to determine the reliability of the sponsoring organization.
o .edu and .gov probably reliable sources of information but be aware of political bias
o .org can be very good sources or very poor sources, so you'll have to take care to research their possible agendas or political biases, if they exist.
� Look for reputable journals or magazines that contain a bibliography for every article.
1. Photos or Fauxtos? Can you tell which ones are fake and which are real?
ACTIVITY
Check out the websites/photos below. Please look at each one. In the end I would like you to respond the following questions:a) What information did you learn on this website/photo? What is the website's/photo purpose?
b) What makes you think it�s real? Explain details!
c) What makes you think it is not real? Explain details!
d) How could you tell if the information is reliable? Why? Explain details!
1. Keep your answers in a word document called �reliable_sources.docx�
2. Upload this file in your wiki-tech
Websites:
2. A commercial website selling dehydrated water.
http://www.buydehydratedwater.com/
3. **Dihydrogen Monoxide**
http://www.dhmo.org/
4. Renderman
https://renderman.pixar.com/products/tools/rfm.html
5. **The Ova Prima Foundation**
http://www.ovaprima.org/
6. Human cloning
http://www.d-b.net/dti/
7. Technology Magazine
**http://firstmonday.org/**
8. **Save the Guinea Worm**
http://www.deadlysins.com/guineaworm/index.htm\
9. The true but little known facts about women and AIDS, by Dr. Juatta Lyon Fueul
http://147.129.226.1/library/research/AIDSFACTS.htm
10. Technology Magazine
http://www.pcworld.com/#new
VIDEO:
MYP1, session 5
Teacher: Veronica Mendoza
Date: January 25th. 2011
Objective: To understand the meaning and importance of Computer Literacy
Activities:
1. Warm up activity:
a. Playing and learning the design cycle
2. Technology rubric
3. How are the design Cycle and Technology Rubric connected?
Homework:
Essay: What do I do when using the Design Cycle methodology?
Due: January 27th, 2011
Bring it to the class!
VIDEO:
Source: Future of Shopping." Flixxy.com - The Best Videos On The Web. Web. 21 Jan. 2011. http://www.flixxy.com/future-shopping.htm.
MYP1, session 6
Teacher: Veronica Mendoza
Date: January 27th. 2011
Objective: To understand the meaning of Computer Literacy
Activities:
1. Technology news video
2. Previews knowledge
a. Technology rubric
b. Reliable sources of information
3. Computer literacy
a. What is computer literacy?
b. Why is computer literacy important?
c. Testing computer literacy level?
FILES:
MYP1, session 7
Teacher: Veronica Mendoza
Date: February 1st, 2011
Objective: To understand the meaning of Computer Literacy
Activities:
Testing computer literacy level: Open the following file and complete all the activities.
MYP1, session 8
Teacher: Veronica Mendoza
Date: February 4th, 2011
Objective: To improve my Computer Literacy level
Activities:
Computer terminology review
Videos:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_XqRR5WJ85k&feature=related
MYP1, session 9
Teacher: Veronica Mendoza
Date: February 8th, 2011
Objective: To improve my Computer Literacy level
Activities:
Computer terminology review
FILES:
PICTURES:
VIDEOS:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e92lyYLiR6w&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6UtiQwCX2wU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NqFOB77jLaE&feature=related
MYP1, session 10
Teacher: Veronica Mendoza
Date: February 10th, 2011
Objective: To improve my Computer Literacy level
Activities:
Take the challenge!I
FILE:
VIDEOS:
MYP1, session 11
Teacher: Veronica Mendoza
Date: February 15th, 2011
Objective: To improve my Computer Literacy level
Activities:
Complete the Computer Literacy Challenge
Computer Literacy challenge: answers here
MYP1, session 12
Teacher: Veronica Mendoza
Date: February 17th, 2011
Objective: To recognize the basic internal components in a computer
Activities:
Warm up. Internal parts of a computer (VIDEO)
Activity1.Answer the following questions:
1. What are the main internal components in a computer?
2. What is a Motherboard and what is its function?
3. What is the CPU and what is its function?
4. What is RAM and what is its function?
5. What is an Audio/Video Card and what is its function?
6. What is the Power Supply and what is its function?
7. What is a Hard Disk and what is its function?
8. What is an Optical Drive and what is its function?
Activity2. Create your own computer from recycling materials. Represent the 7 internal components in a computer.
Internal parts of a computer: video here http://videos.howstuffworks.com/howstuffworks/23-computer-tour-video.htm
MYP1, session 13 & 14
Teacher: Veronica Mendoza
Date: February 22 and 24th, 2011
Objective: To recognize the basic internal components in a computer
Activities:
Create your own computer!
Evidence of your final work:
MYP3, session 15-16
Teacher: Veronica Mendoza
Date: March 8 & 10th. 2011
Sustainability Unit
MYP1, session 17
Teacher: Veronica Mendoza
Date: March 13th, 2011
Objective: To recognize the basic internal components in a computer
Activities:
Verify your computer is complete and very well done
Video: Present your computer and explain the internal components in a video
MYP1, session 18
Teacher: Veronica Mendoza
Date: March 17th, 2011
Objective: To learn how to use Inks cape
Activities:
Introduction
o What is Inkscape?
Inks cape Tutorial 1: Basics
Homework:
Download Inks cape in your computer ( Inskcape.org)
LINKS:
http://inkscape.org/
http://inkscape.org/doc/basic/tutorial-basic.html
http://www.microugly.com/inkscape-quickguide/
http://vector.tutsplus.com/tutorials/illustration/how-to-create-a-vector-light-bulb-icon-with-inkscape/
http://inkscapetutorials.wordpress.com/2009/02/08/realistic-guitar-tutorial/
http://inkscapetutorials.wordpress.com/2008/07/02/using-inkscape-to-illustrate-tomatoes/
http://inkscapetutorials.wordpress.com/
http://www.libregraphicsworld.org/articles.php?article_id=12
MYP1, session 19
Teacher: Veronica Mendoza
Date: March 22nd. 2011
Objective: To learn how to use Inks cape
Inks cape Tutorial 1: Basics
o Read the tutorial and experiment with the different tools.
MYP1, session 20
Teacher: Veronica Mendoza
Date: March 24th, 2011
Objective: To learn how to use Inks cape
Activities:
Complete all the exercises from tutorial 1. Save the file as �name_ex1.svg� (example: veronica_ex1.svg)
Homework:
Create your own poster using all the tools learnt in tutorial 1
MYP1, session 21
Teacher: Veronica Mendoza
Date: March 29th, 2011
Objective: To improve your computer literacy level when using Inkscape
Activities:
Complete all the exercises in Tutorial 2
Homework:
Complete all the exercises in Tutorial 2. Save the file as "name_ex2.svg" (example: veronica_ex2.svg)
MYP1, session 22
Teacher: Veronica Mendoza
Date: March 31st, 2011
Objective: To improve your computer literacy level when using Inkscape
Activities:
· Complete all the exercises in Tutorial 3: Advanced
Homework:
· Complete all the exercises in Tutorial 3. Save the file as “name_ex3.svg” (example: veronica_ex3.svg)
Due: April 5th, 2011
MYP1, session 23
Teacher: Veronica Mendoza
Date: April, 5th, 2011
Objective: To improve your computer literacy level when using Inkscape
Activities:
· Complete all the exercises in Tutorial 3: Advanced
Homework:
· Complete all the exercises in Tutorial 3. Save the file as “name_ex3.svg” (example: veronica_ex3.svg)
Due: April 7th, 2011
MYP1, session 24
Teacher: Veronica Mendoza
Date: April, 7th, 2011
Objective: To improve your computer literacy level when using Inkscape
Activities:
· Complete all the exercises in Tutorial 4: Tracing and tutorial 5: elements of design
Homework:
· Complete all the exercises in Tutorial 4 and 5. Save the file as “name_ex4&5.svg” (example: veronica_ex4.svg)
Due: April 12th, 2011
MYP1, session 25
Teacher: Veronica Mendoza
Date: April, 12th, 2011
Objective: To use appropriate techniques and tools to create a digital poster that represent the meaning of “technology”
Activities:
1. Research: Use internet, magazines, books, etc. and look for at least 3 examples of images representing the meaning of technology
2. Design: use paper and pencil to sketch at least 5 different ideas for your own poster
3. Plan: define a “recipe to follow” (a series of detail steps to create your poster); explain the tools you will use in inks cape to create the poster
4. Create: hands on! (please take some pictures during the process)
5. Evaluate: ask your parents if your poster accurately represents the meaning of technology. If not, make the necessary changes.
Homework:
Continue working with your poster
MYP1, session 26
Teacher: Veronica Mendoza
Date: April, 14th, 2011
Objective: To use appropriate techniques and tools to create a digital poster that represent the meaning of “technology”
Activities:
1. Create: hands on! (please take some pictures during the process)
2. Evaluate: ask your parents if your poster accurately represents the meaning of technology. If not, make the necessary changes.